Latest reports issued from MCNS stated that, three other suspects were also arrested in Jaffna, yesterday (January 02) by Police probing trails into the assassination.

According to Police, investigating teams have recorded a statement from the alleged gunman a Tamil youth who had shot at the MP at the Hindu Kovil now undergoing treatment at the National hospital Colombo.

The gunman sustained injuries in his head in the returning fire from the Police officer providing security for the MP and was later identified by the PC at the National hospital as he was undergoing treatment there.

A body guard of the MP was also killed while 10 other people sustained injuries during the crossfire. The revolver suspected to be used by the gunman was also found inside the Kovil premises immediately after the incident. It was confirmed that it was a micro pistol commonly used by the LTTE pistol group.

"Vital details relating to the incident was divulged by the suspected gunman in his statement given to the Police," DIG Ilangakone added, declining to give details.

"It was fairly a lengthy statement as he was questioned from yesterday morning to evening," the DIG added.

According to initial investigations the alleged gunman, a Tamil resident of Jaffna has been living in Wattala area for a few years.

"Police commenced questioning the other suspects arrested on Wednesday," the spokesman added.

The funeral of slain MP T. Maheshwaran will take place this evening at the Hindu section of the Borella cememtary. His remains are now lying at his residence in Wellawatta.

Courtesy - Sri Lanka Defence